Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons instant mashed potatoes
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1 cup cold club soda
  • 3 Vidalia onions, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick rings
  • 3 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • oil
  • salt to taste

Instruction

  • Separate cut onions into individual rings.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, instant mashed potatoes and cayenne powder. 
  • Add club soda and stir to combine. Set aside for about 1 minute as it slightly thickens. 
  • In a shallow dish, place panko crumbs.
  • Dip individual pieces of onions into the batter to coat and then roll in panko crumbs.
  • In a pan over medium heat, heat about 2 inches deep of oil to 350 F.
  • Add panko-coated rings in batches as needed and deep-fry, turning once or twice, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crisp. 
  • Remove from pan, drain on a wire rack and season with salt to taste.